The County Board met in regular session at the Legislative Center Wednesday, October 21, 2009.  Chairman Tobias called the meeting to order and the Clerk called the roll.  Those Members present were Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, and Chairman Tobias.  Those Members absent were Mr. Metzger, and Larry Anderson.  Twenty two Members were present and two were absent.

The Chair asked Mrs. Turner to lead the pledge to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion
Mrs. Turner moved to approve the Minutes of September 16, 2009.  Mr. Walt seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Minutes.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion
            Ms. Vary moved to approve the Agenda and Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
            Chairman Tobias asked for a voice vote on the approval of the Agenda.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS AND REFERRALS
Chairman Tobias made reference to handouts re:  The Illinois Liquor Control Commission meeting that will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Aurora Community Center, and the DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board’s 2008 Annual Report (as included in the County Board packet).

PROCLAMATION
P2009-06: The Big Read for DeKalb County
Chairman Tobias read a proclamation regarding literacy and encouraging all citizens to read and discuss what they have read.

APPOINTMENTS
            There were no appointments for this month.

APPOINTMENTS EXPIRING FOR NOVEMBER 2009

1. Community Mental Health Board – 3 positions
2. Community Services Administrative Board – 2 positions
3. Victor-Adams #1 Drainage District – 2 positions

PERSON TO BE HEARD FROM THE FLOOR
The following individuals requested time to speak to Agenda Items at the appropriate time:

Joan Hanson, Information Management Office Director, requested time to congratulate Ruth Anne Tobias on receiving the 2009 Dahlberg Distinguished Achievement Award.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES

COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMITTEE
Resolution R2009-49: Bid Award for One New Single Axle Cab & Chassis
Motion
Mr. Augsburger moved to approve a Resolution awarding the bid to Peterbilt of Rockford, Inc., out of Rockford, Illinois in the amount of $53,387.00.  Also for the provision of one engine warranty for 84 months or 250,000 miles in the amount of $1050.00, and the optional provision of a transmission warranty for a minimum of 5 years unlimited miles extended warranty for $125.00.  Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Roll Call
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Haines, Ms. LaVigne and Chairman Tobias.  Those voting nay were Mr. Newport, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Walt, Ken Andersen, and Mr. Gudmunson.  Mr. Tyson and Mr. Hulseberg abstained from voting. Thirteen Members voted yea, seven Members voted nay, and two Members abstained.  Motion carried.

Resolution R2009-50: Bid Award for One New Track Excavator with Attachments
Motion
Mr. Augsburger moved to approve a Resolution awarding the bid to West Side Tractor Sales of Naperville, Illinois in the amount of $123,500.00.  Also for the optional provision of one extended warranty for 48 months or 1,500 hours for $3,439.00.  Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Roll Call
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mrs. Allen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, and Chairman Tobias.  Those Members voting nay were Mr. Newport, Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Walt, Ken Andersen, and Mr. Gudmunson. Fifteen Members voted yea and seven voted nay.  Motion carried.

Resolution R2009-57: Authorizing the County to Enter into a Local Agency Agreement of Federal Participation for a Roundabout at Glidden and Rich Roads
Motion
Mr. Augsburger moved to approve a Resolution to allow for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Glidden and Rich Roads in DeKalb County for the estimated cost of $535,000.00 with the local reimbursement share to be $53,500.00.  Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Roll Call
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, and Chairman Tobias.  Those Members who voted nay were Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, and Mr. Gudmunson.  Seventeen Members voted yea and five Members voted nay.  Motion carried.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2009-61: Capital Improvement Plan for the Expansion of the County Courthouse and County Jail Projects
Motion
Mr. Haines moved to approve a Resolution authorizing the capital improvement plan for the expansion of the County Courthouse and the County Jail with funds received from the Building America Bonds and the Recovery Zone Bonds.

Ray Bockman introduced Kevin Haeckler, Vice President of Scott Balice Strategies, who gave a presentation on the financial strategy considerations and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Applications for the County Courthouse and County jail expansion projects.

Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution.  All Members voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Claims
Mr. Haines moved to approve the Clams presented for the Current Month in the amount of $1,953,409.16; Emergency Claims in the amount of $410,218.96; Payroll Charges in the amount of $2,677,621.36 and Rehab & Nursing Center in the amount $1,059,203.87 of which represents current claims and monies paid during the previous month totaling $6,100,453.35.  Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Roll Call
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Claims.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard., Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, and Chairman Tobias.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Reports of County Officials
Mr. Haines moved to place on file the following reports of County Officials:  Cash and Investments in County Banks – September 30, 2009; Planning and Regulations Building and Permits Reports – September 2009; Public Defender’s Report – August 2009; Adult Court Services & Juvenile Report – August 2009, Jail Population Report – for the month of August 2009; and DeKalb County Regional Office and Education’s 2008-2009 Annual Report.  Mr. Stoddard seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Reports.  All Members voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Resolution R2009-58: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Shabbona
Motion
Mrs. Dubin moved to approve a Resolution to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Shabbona to enable the County of DeKalb to provide certain services within the Village of Shabbona and the surrounding one and on-half mile jurisdiction of the village with regard to wind farms and wind turbines.  Said services are outlined in the intergovernmental agreement that is attached to this resolution and are hereby incorporated by reference.  Ms. Fauci seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2009-59: Recovery Zone Bonds Guidelines, fees and Forms
Motion
Mrs. Dubin moved to approve a Resolution adopting the application forms, fees, and guidelines attached to this Resolution regarding the Recovery Zone Bonds, for use by the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation in soliciting, reviewing, and recommending projects to the DeKalb County Economic Development Committee and DeKalb County Board.  Ms. LaVigne seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair called for a voice vote on the Resolution.  All Members voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2009-60: Land Acquisition
Motion
Mrs. Dubin moved to approve a Resolution to approve the purchase of one parcel of land located at 203 E. Exchange Street in Sycamore, Illinois for the total price of $175,000.00.  Ken Andersen seconded the motion.
Roll Call
The Chair called for a roll call vote on the Resolution.  Those Members voting yea were Mr. Newport, Mr. Oncken, Mr. Stoddard., Mr. Stuckert, Mr. Todd, Mrs. Turner, Mr. Tyson, Ms. Vary, Mr. Walt, Mrs. Allen, Ken Andersen, Mr. Augsburger, Mr. Chambliss, Mrs. De Fauw, Mrs. Dubin, Mr. Emerson, Ms. Fauci, Mr. Gudmunson, Mr. Haines, Mr. Hulseberg, Ms. LaVigne, and Chairman Tobias.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

Resolution R2009-62: Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Council 31,
Local 3537
Motion
Mrs. Dubin moved to approve a Resolution concurring in the recommendation of its negotiators and does hereby ratify the labor contract with AFSCME Council 31, Local 3537.  Mrs. Turner seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Resolution.  All Members voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS / NEW BUSINESS

Ms. Fauci explained a handout regarding a Small Business Development Expo that will be held on November 14, 2009 in the Gathertorium.

ADJOURMENT
Motion
            Ken Andersen moved to adjourn the meeting.  Ms. Vary seconded the motion.
Voice Vote
The Chair asked for a voice vote on the Adjournment.  All Members present voted yea.  Motion carried unanimously.

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                                                                                          DeKalb County Board Chairman 

ATTEST:

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     DeKalb County Clerk